
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (89 Rentals)


Hunter Ridge Apartments

Wing Park Residence

Fox River Crossing

Highland Springs

443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath

320 Percy St

1450 Getzelman Dr

278 Douglas Ave
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Tyler Towers

1400-10 Getzelman Dr

1145 Royal Blvd

61 N Aldine Ave

1274 Getzelman Dr

1390 Getzelman Dr

The Greens of Elgin

350 E Chicago St

169-71 Ann St

515 Autumn Ct
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364 E Chicago St

10-12 S Geneva St

510 Autumn Ct

The Courtyard @ 40

25 N Gifford St

255 N Spring St

538-540 Locust St

452-460 N Spring St

Part of PID: 9813701

1862 Mark Ave
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70 S Chapel St

1254-1256 Robinwood Dr

370 Algona Ave

280 Douglas Ave

132 S State St

269 Hill Ave

1560 Mark Ave

96 S Crystal St

443 Jefferson Ave

1836 Mark Ave
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307-311 Dupage St

1874 Mark Ave

224 Jefferson Ave

300-304 Seneca St

6 S Union St

256 Michigan St

1566 Mark Ave

33 Lynch St

52 Surrey Dr

300-360 N Airlite St
Northwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Elgin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elgin Studio Apartments | $3,667 | $1,334 | $6,000 |
Northwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $826 | $2,291 |
| Northwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $967 | $2,895 |
| Northwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $1,500 | $3,556 |
| Northwest Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Largest Available Northwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Northwest Elgin area of Chicago, IL is found at Highland Springs and is listed at 1,110 square feet priced from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs | One Bedroom | 1,110 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A4- Upper | 909 Sq Ft | $1,861 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bl | 750 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
| Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 729 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Watermark at The Grove | 1.1 | 724 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| 311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | 720 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
Cheapest Available Northwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Northwest Elgin of Chicago, IL is the wp-1bs Model starting from $1,500 at Wing Park Residence. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Northwest Elgin is currently $1,686. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | $1,500 |
| 311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | $1,550 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A1- Lower | $1,625 |
| Highland Springs | One Bedroom | $1,695 |
| Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
| Watermark at The Grove | 1.1C | $1,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Elgin is $1,686.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Northwest Elgin is a 1,110 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at Highland Springs.
What is the average size for Northwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Northwest Elgin is currently 362 sq ft.
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